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INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LIMITED

Active

Company number 08680755

London, United Kingdom · Incorporated 6 September 2013

185 Farringdon Road, London, EC1A 1AA, United Kingdom

Last updated on 1 September 2026

Activities of other holding companies n.e.c. · SIC 64209

Status
Active
Company age
13 years
Company type
Private limited
Accounts
Up to date
Total raised
—
Shares allotted
0
Latest round
1 May 2025

Company history

Previous company names

ROYAL MAIL LIMITED · 6 September 2013 – 19 September 2013

ROYAL MAIL PLC · 19 September 2013 – 3 October 2022

INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTIONS SERVICES PLC · 3 October 2022 – 10 May 2024

INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES PLC · 10 May 2024 – 18 September 2025

Company overview

International Distribution Services Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 6 September 2013 and registered in England and Wales. The company is based at 185 Farringdon Road, London, EC1A 1AA. Its principal activity is that of a holding company (SIC 64209).

The company is currently controlled by two significant shareholders, EP UK Bidco Limited and EP Distribution Services Limited, each of which holds 75–100% of the shares and voting rights and the right to appoint and remove directors. The board consists of two directors: Martin Seidenberg (German, appointed 1 April 2021) and Daniel Kretinsky (Czech, appointed 9 June 2025). Matthew Newman acts as company secretary (appointed 1 October 2024).

The most recent group accounts, made up to 29 March 2026, were filed on 12 July 2026. A confirmation statement with updates was filed on 2 July 2026. There are no charges, no insolvency history, and the company has never been liquidated. The next group accounts are due by 28 December 2027 and the next confirmation statement by 16 June 2027.

Compliance

Annual accounts Up to date
Last filed
29 March 2026
Next due
28 December 2027
16 months left
Confirmation statement Up to date
Last filed
2 June 2026
Next due
16 June 2027
9 months left

Financial snapshot

Last accounts type
Group
Period end
29 March 2026

Detailed figures (assets, liabilities, net worth) are available in the full credit report.

Officers

No officers on record.

Persons with significant control

PS
Ep Uk Bidco Limited
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent
Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
2 June 2025
PS
Ep Distribution Services Limited
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent
Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
2 June 2025

Funding

3 funding rounds
1 May 2025
Shares allotted · 0 shares allotted
—
22 February 2024
Shares allotted · 0 shares allotted
—
27 July 2023
Shares allotted · 0 shares allotted
—
Total (3 rounds, 0 shares)
—

Filing history

Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
12 July 2026 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
2 July 2026 View
Move Registers To Registered Office Company With New Address
Address
30 June 2026 View
Change To A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
6 May 2026 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
2 February 2026 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
22 January 2026 View
Auditors Resignation Company
Auditors
2 December 2025 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
22 September 2025 View
Certificate Re Registration Public Limited Company To Private
Change Of Name
18 September 2025 View
Re Registration Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
18 September 2025 View
Resolution
Resolution
18 September 2025 View
Reregistration Public To Private Company
Change Of Name
18 September 2025 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
20 August 2025 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
24 July 2025 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
3 July 2025 View
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
Persons With Significant Control
16 June 2025 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
16 June 2025 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
10 June 2025 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
10 June 2025 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
10 June 2025 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
10 June 2025 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
10 June 2025 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
3 June 2025 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
3 June 2025 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
3 June 2025 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
3 June 2025 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
3 June 2025 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
3 June 2025 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
3 June 2025 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
3 June 2025 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
12 May 2025 View
Capital Allotment Shares
Capital
1 May 2025 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
11 November 2024 View
Appoint Person Secretary Company With Name Date
Officers
7 October 2024 View
Resolution
Resolution
4 October 2024 View
Termination Secretary Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
4 October 2024 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
13 September 2024 View
Certificate Change Of Name Company
Change Of Name
10 May 2024 View
Capital Allotment Shares
Capital
23 February 2024 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
18 January 2024 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
18 January 2024 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
27 September 2023 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
4 September 2023 View
Capital Allotment Shares
Capital
15 August 2023 View
Resolution
Resolution
4 August 2023 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
29 June 2023 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
17 May 2023 View
Change Sail Address Company With Old Address New Address
Address
2 December 2022 View
Certificate Change Of Name Company
Change Of Name
3 October 2022 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
12 September 2022 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
1 September 2022 View
Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
16 August 2022 View
Resolution
Resolution
16 August 2022 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
21 July 2022 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
1 June 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
28 April 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
28 April 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
28 April 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
28 April 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
28 April 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
28 April 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
28 April 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
28 April 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
23 March 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
23 February 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
23 February 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
23 February 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
23 February 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
23 February 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
23 February 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
23 February 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
23 February 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
2 February 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
2 February 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
27 January 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
27 January 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
27 January 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
27 January 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
27 January 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
27 January 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
9 January 2022 View
Capital Return Purchase Own Shares
Capital
9 January 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
9 January 2022 View
Capital Cancellation Shares
Capital
9 January 2022 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
6 October 2021 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
9 September 2021 View
Resolution
Resolution
3 August 2021 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
29 July 2021 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
8 April 2021 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
8 April 2021 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
8 April 2021 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
8 April 2021 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
8 April 2021 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
8 April 2021 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
8 April 2021 View
Change Person Secretary Company With Change Date
Officers
8 April 2021 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
1 April 2021 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
1 April 2021 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
1 April 2021 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
1 April 2021 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
1 April 2021 View
Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address
Address
1 April 2021 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
11 January 2021 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
11 January 2021 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
19 December 2020 View
Resolution
Resolution
21 September 2020 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
10 September 2020 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
27 May 2020 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
4 November 2019 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
4 October 2019 View
Confirmation Statement With No Updates
Confirmation Statement
11 September 2019 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
29 August 2019 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
16 August 2019 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
23 May 2019 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
22 May 2019 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
22 May 2019 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
15 May 2019 View
Appoint Person Secretary Company With Name Date
Officers
3 May 2019 View
Termination Secretary Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
2 May 2019 View
Legacy
Miscellaneous
29 March 2019 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
22 November 2018 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
24 September 2018 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
24 September 2018 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
13 September 2018 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
19 July 2018 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
19 July 2018 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
4 June 2018 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
1 June 2018 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
28 February 2018 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
2 January 2018 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
1 November 2017 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
26 September 2017 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
18 September 2017 View
Resolution
Resolution
28 July 2017 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
20 July 2017 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
20 July 2017 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
28 February 2017 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
2 December 2016 View
Confirmation Statement With Updates
Confirmation Statement
14 September 2016 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
22 August 2016 View
Resolution
Resolution
9 August 2016 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
7 April 2016 View
Auditors Resignation Company
Auditors
29 October 2015 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date No Member List
Annual Return
7 October 2015 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
1 September 2015 View
Resolution
Resolution
19 August 2015 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
5 August 2015 View
Appoint Person Secretary Company With Name Date
Officers
29 June 2015 View
Termination Secretary Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
29 June 2015 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date
Officers
18 June 2015 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
30 April 2015 View
Change Person Director Company With Change Date
Officers
29 January 2015 View
Annual Return Company With Made Up Date No Member List
Annual Return
9 October 2014 View
Accounts With Accounts Type Group
Accounts
16 August 2014 View
Resolution
Resolution
16 August 2014 View
Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date
Officers
30 July 2014 View
Termination Director Company With Name
Officers
29 April 2014 View
Termination Secretary Company With Name
Officers
13 February 2014 View
Appoint Person Secretary Company With Name
Officers
12 February 2014 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
21 October 2013 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
21 October 2013 View
Move Registers To Sail Company
Address
16 October 2013 View
Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
16 October 2013 View
Change Sail Address Company
Address
16 October 2013 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
15 October 2013 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
15 October 2013 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
9 October 2013 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
9 October 2013 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
9 October 2013 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
9 October 2013 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
9 October 2013 View
Appoint Person Director Company With Name
Officers
9 October 2013 View
Resolution
Resolution
2 October 2013 View
Auditors Report
Auditors
19 September 2013 View
Second Filing Of Form With Form Type
Document Replacement
19 September 2013 View
Accounts Balance Sheet
Accounts
19 September 2013 View
Auditors Statement
Auditors
19 September 2013 View
Certificate Re Registration Private To Public Limited Company
Change Of Name
19 September 2013 View
Re Registration Memorandum Articles
Incorporation
19 September 2013 View
Resolution
Resolution
19 September 2013 View
Reregistration Private To Public Company
Change Of Name
19 September 2013 View
Change Account Reference Date Company Current Shortened
Accounts
19 September 2013 View
Legacy
Capital
18 September 2013 View
Capital Statement Capital Company With Date Currency Figure
Capital
18 September 2013 View
Legacy
Insolvency
18 September 2013 View
Resolution
Resolution
18 September 2013 View
Capital Allotment Shares
Capital
13 September 2013 View
Incorporation Company
Incorporation
6 September 2013 View

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  • Confirmation statement up to date
  • No insolvency history
  • No registered charges
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